Juna Fort Jain Temple- Rajasthan

Address

Juna Fort Jain Temple- Fort Barmer, Barmer District, Rajasthan 344001

Diety

Trithankaras

Introduction

This ancient jain Temple is situated at a distance of 42 Km from Barmer City in town Juna, District Barmer, Rajasthan. Juna is old Barmer it was main city build by Bar Rao but during Rawat Bhima rule they shifted Barmer to new place where present city stands and Juna remains as ruins of past glory and old heritage. It is 25 Kms from Barmer and is known for its Jain temple and old fort. According to inscriptions on a stone pillar near the temple, Juna is surrounded by hills and also a small lake. It was built in around 12th or 13th Centuries A.D. This Temple is in ruined state and an inscription carved on a stone pillar situated right adjacent to the temple ascertains that it was a Jain Temple. An old Fort which covers an area of about 15 Sq. Km. is located on a hilltop nearby. It is surrounded by a series of hills, adjacent to which a small lake is located. A Small Island known as Juna Barmer which houses a small well is located between the mountains.